Training Program

Our training adheres to a strict bench-mark schedule that takes you from no experience to Certified Flight Instructor in 24 months.

Student Services

From day one to finding your dream job, we are here to provide a clear path to your goals. We guide you through the entire experience. Our Student Services Staff is comprised of financial aid professionals and veteran graduates.

Degree Programs

From the ground to the sky, you will be surrounded by highly experienced flight instructors and a faculty comprised of the most experienced personnel in the industry.

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Our highly experienced Veteran staff are here to help you from the initial paperwork to the resume that lands you your first job.

July 14, 2017

What is High Density Altitude and why does it matter?

You may have heard about “flying in High DA” or “High Density Altitude”, but does that really mean anything to the aspiring helicopter pilot looking for the right training program? I can tell you that it didn’t mean anything to me when I first started looking into flight schools. Back then, I had seen it … Continued

February 14, 2017

One Student Pilot’s Advice on Applying for Flight Training in the USA

Private Pilot, Lechelle Dippenaar traveled across the world to take the next step in her flight training, coming to Guidance all the way from South Africa. Here, Lechelle shares with us the some of her story and what it was like enrolling for flight school in the U.S. as a foreign citizen. What was your … Continued

January 2, 2017

Santa Flies in on a Helicopter: 2017 Edition

Once again, a Guidance Aviation pilot was happy to oblige when Santa Claus needed a ride. This year, Chief Pilot Instructor Zach Hardwick heeded the call to escort Santa over to Yavapai Exceptional Industries (YEI!). Check out a 360°, panoramic video of the event. If you’re on mobile, try moving your device to see the … Continued

December 12, 2016

Keeping the Prestige in Pilot

Guidance Aviation Pilot, Andrew Craw and his family relocated over 1700 miles for Andrew to attend the right flight school and to pursue his dream of becoming a Commercial Pilot. His dream is now becoming a reality. As I sit with my wife and three year old son at the local airport restaurant, I can’t … Continued

Whiskey Off-Road 2015 To Generate Millions for Prescott Economy

Whiskey Off-Road 2015 To Generate Millions for Prescott Economy

April 14, 2015

Mountain Bikers and Pilots alike will be getting their Whiskey Tango On as Nation’s Premier Mountain Biking Event Takes Place in Prescott – April 24-26

As an official sponsor of the 2015 Whiskey Off Road mountain bike race, Guidance Aviation will be covering the event on the ground, in the air – providing videographers and photographers as well as directing online promotional efforts to support the event that brings in millions to the Prescott economy.

April 14, 2015, Prescott, Arizona – Guidance Aviation has been named an Official Sponsor of the 2015 Whiskey Off-Road, the epicenter of the mountain biking culture, taking place in Prescott, Arizona, April 24th – 26th. In 2013, the city-wide event added $4.4 million to the City of Prescott and surrounding region’s economy in addition to creating 96 jobs and $2.5 million in labor income in 2013*.

“Guidance Aviation recognizes the importance of the Whiskey Off-Road and its positive economic impact on the City of Prescott and local businesses. We are excited to support this event to help bolster the growing economic benefit the Whiskey Off-Road provides to our City and surrounding region,” states Dave Roy, Director of Communications, Guidance Aviation.

Guidance Aviation has stepped up its support of the yearly event, becoming an Official Sponsor by providing aerial and ground video crews, photographers, and online promotional efforts to record and promote the race and events. Guidance Aviation will produce high definition videos for Epic Rides in order to promote the event and bring even more economic benefit to the City of Prescott and surrounding region in years to come.

“Guidance Aviation has been a tremendous supporter of Epic Rides four years in-a-row. Their interest in providing the best in aerial footage and video production has allowed Epic Rides to further enhance the imagery of the Prescott community and the Prescott National Forest resulting in greater reach and awareness of the Whiskey Off-Road mountain bike event and community concert worldwide.” -Todd Sadow, President, Epic Rides

The yearly mountain biking event is one of the largest in the United States, boasting a purse of $30,000 to be evenly distributed among the leading male and female riders. Information on Epic Rides and the Whiskey Off-Road can be viewed on Epic Rides website.

Training To A Higher Standard

Guidance Aviation is an FAA approved Part 141 helicopter flight training institution with flight operations in Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Through its collegiate partner programs, graduates earn both their Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS), Aviation Technology – Helicopter Pilot Operations, and the necessary FAA Ratings and Certificates (CFI-I) to become professional helicopter pilots.

As a military friendly organization, the majority of Guidance Aviation staff and student body are U.S. Military Veterans. Check out our website: Guidance Aviation